Publisher Desc.  PDX for piano solo is a set of four pieces portraying part of the vastly varied life in the city of Portland, Oregon -- PDX (its airport acronym) -- The City of Roses, Bridgetown, Rip City-- known for all-inclusive creativity in the arts and music, cultural diversity and independence, as well as community unity and tolerance. Located on the Columbia River, it has varied climates, homes built on the water, beautiful views, and a landscape of rolling hills in the beautiful state of Oregon. The music is an adaption of four of the pieces in Mood Suite by the same composer, which has been enjoyed by students, teachers, and professional pianists! The set is comprised of "teaching pieces", each in its own scale and composition style, and has been descriptive of a variety of interpretations, names changes, and events that are portrayed by the music. See each piece for detailed analysis. PDX transforms four of the pieces to depict: "The Banfield" (Portland's first freeway); "Fog, Rain, Wind" (its changing climate); "Pioneer Square" (a favorite spot used for a vast variety of events); and "Tilikum Crossing" (the new land bridge which is laden with fun). NOTE: The recordings are: PDX for Solo Piano, live performance of three of the pieces. Pioneer Square is an Mp3 of music software. (Although it has been performed often, there is no live recording.)